Cable insertion device and connector manufacturing apparatus

Abstract

The invention discloses a cable insertion device and a connector manufacturing apparatus. The cable insertion device includes: a first block; a second block assembled to the top of the first block; a third block assembled on a front side of the first block; and a retaining member sandwiched between the first and third blocks. A row of slots are formed in the top surface of the first block body, a row of upper semicircular jacks are formed in the bottom surface of the second block body, a row of lower semicircular jacks are formed in the top surface of the third block body, and the upper semicircular jacks and the lower semicircular jacks form guide holes for guiding cables to be inserted into cable jacks of a connector shell; the elastic cantilever extends into the slot and is suitable for abutting against the cable so as to prevent the cable from being pulled out. Therefore, a cable clamp does not need to be provided, the manufacturing steps of the connector are reduced, and the manufacturing efficiency of the connector is improved.

Description

Technical Field

[0001] The invention relates to a cable insertion device and connector manufacturing equipment comprising the cable insertion device. Background Art

[0002] In the prior art, a connector generally includes a housing, a terminal, and a cable. The terminal is disposed in the housing, and the cable is inserted into the housing. Generally, the terminal needs to be crimped onto the cable. In order to ensure that the cable remains stationary during crimping, a cable clamp is required to clamp and fix the cable. This increases the number of connector installation steps and reduces manufacturing efficiency. Summary of the invention

[0003] The purpose of the present invention is to solve at least one aspect of the above-mentioned problems and defects in the prior art.

[0004] According to one aspect of the present invention, a cable insertion device is provided. The cable insertion device comprises: a first block having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a vertical direction and a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction; a second block assembled to the top of the first block and having its bottom surface abutting against the top surface of the first block; a third block assembled to the front side of the first block; and a stop member clamped between the first block and the third block. A row of slots is formed on the top surface of the first block, a row of upper semicircular jacks corresponding to the row of slots is formed on the bottom surface of the second block, a row of lower semicircular jacks corresponding to the row of slots is formed on the top surface of the third block, the upper semicircular jacks and the lower semicircular jacks constitute guide holes for guiding cables to be inserted into the cable jack of a connector housing, and the stop member comprises a row of elastic cantilevers corresponding to the row of slots, the elastic cantilevers extend into the slots and are suitable for abutting against the inserted cables to prevent the inserted cables from being pulled out of the cable jack of the connector housing.

[0005] According to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the slot extends along the vertical direction and the first horizontal direction and penetrates the first block in the first horizontal direction; the upper semicircular hole penetrates the second block in the first horizontal direction and is aligned with the corresponding slot in the vertical direction; the lower semicircular hole penetrates the third block in the first horizontal direction and is aligned with the corresponding slot in the first horizontal direction.

[0006] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the retaining component further includes a plate-like body, the row of elastic cantilevers are connected to the upper side of the plate-like body, and the plate-like body is clamped between the front side of the first block and the rear side of the third block.

[0007] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the elastic cantilever includes: a first arm portion, one end of which is connected to the plate-like body and extends in the vertical direction; and a second arm portion, which is connected to the other end of the first arm portion and extends obliquely into the corresponding slot, and the end of the second arm portion is suitable for abutting against the inserted cable to prevent the inserted cable from being pulled out of the cable jack of the connector housing.

[0008] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a row of unlocking holes corresponding to the row of slots are also formed on the third block, so that the elastic cantilever can be pushed to an unlocking position separated from the cable by an unlocking tool inserted through the unlocking hole to allow the inserted cable to be pulled out from the cable jack of the connector housing.

[0009] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the row of unlocking holes is located directly below the row of lower semicircular insertion holes, and the unlocking holes penetrate the third block in the first horizontal direction and are aligned with corresponding slots in the first horizontal direction.

[0010] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a horizontal step surface is formed on the front side of the first block, and the bottom surfaces of the third block and the stop member are supported on the horizontal step surface to position the third block and the stop member in the vertical direction.

[0011] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, connecting holes that are interconnected are formed on the first block, the third block and the retaining component, respectively, so that the first block, the third block and the retaining component can be fastened together by a connector passing through the connecting holes.

[0012] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the second block includes: a main body having two opposite ends in a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction; and a connecting part, respectively located at two ends of the main body and rotatably connected to the first block, and the row of upper semicircular sockets is formed on the bottom surface of the main body.

[0013] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a first connecting hole is formed on the first block, the first connecting hole penetrates the first block along the second horizontal direction, and a second connecting hole corresponding to the first connecting hole is formed on the connecting part of the second block; the cable insertion device also includes a connecting shaft, which is rotatably installed in the first connecting hole and the second connecting hole to rotatably install the second block on the first block.

[0014] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the cable insertion device also includes: a limiting shaft, which is installed on the first block and penetrates the first block along a second horizontal direction perpendicular to the first horizontal direction, and the limiting shaft passes through the slot and is used to abut against the elastic cantilever of the stop component to prevent excessive deformation of the elastic cantilever.

[0015] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the cable is not inserted, the elastic cantilever is in a natural state without force and is not in contact with the limit shaft; when the cable is inserted, the elastic cantilever is moved to a position in contact with the limit shaft under the push of the cable.

[0016] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, the backstop component further includes a plate-like body, the row of elastic cantilevers is connected to the upper side of the plate-like body, and the plate-like body is clamped between the front side of the first block and the rear side of the third block. The elastic cantilever includes: a first arm portion, one end of which is connected to the plate-like body and extends in the vertical direction; and a second arm portion, which is connected to the other end of the first arm portion and extends obliquely into the corresponding slot, and the end of the second arm portion is suitable for abutting against the inserted cable to prevent the inserted cable from being pulled out of the cable jack of the connector housing.

[0017] According to another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, when the cable is inserted, the limiting shaft is supported on a connection portion between the first arm portion and the second arm portion.

[0018] According to another aspect of the present invention, a connector manufacturing device is provided. The connector manufacturing device includes: a cable insertion device for guiding the cable to be inserted into the cable insertion hole on the connector housing. The cable insertion device is positioned on one side of the connector housing, and the guide hole on the cable insertion device is aligned with the cable insertion hole on the connector housing; when the cable is inserted into the cable insertion hole via the guide hole, the end of the elastic cantilever of the stop member abuts against the cable to prevent the cable from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole of the connector housing.

[0019] In the aforementioned exemplary embodiments according to the present invention, a retaining member capable of preventing the inserted cable from being pulled out is provided in the cable insertion device. Therefore, there is no need to provide a cable clamp, which reduces the manufacturing steps of the connector and improves the manufacturing efficiency of the connector.

[0020] Other objects and advantages of the present invention will become apparent from the following description of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings, which will help to provide a comprehensive understanding of the present invention. BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

[0021] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0022] Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second block is not shown;

[0023] Figure 3 A perspective cross-sectional view showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0024] Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0025] Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a first block and a second block of a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0026] Figure 6 A perspective schematic diagram showing a first block and a retaining member of a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0027] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view showing a cable insertion device and a connector housing according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention;

[0028] Figure 8 Display cable insertion Figure 7 Schematic diagram of the cable insertion device and the connector housing shown. DETAILED DESCRIPTION

[0029] The technical solution of the present invention is further specifically described below by examples and in conjunction with the accompanying drawings. In the specification, the same or similar reference numerals indicate the same or similar components. The following description of the embodiments of the present invention with reference to the accompanying drawings is intended to explain the overall inventive concept of the present invention and should not be construed as a limitation of the present invention.

[0030] In addition, in the detailed description below, for ease of explanation, many specific details are set forth to provide a comprehensive understanding of the disclosed embodiments. However, it is apparent that one or more embodiments may be implemented without these specific details. In other cases, known structures and devices are embodied in a schematic manner to simplify the accompanying drawings.

[0031] According to an overall technical concept of the present invention, a cable insertion device is provided. The cable insertion device comprises: a first block having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a vertical direction and a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction; a second block assembled to the top of the first block and having its bottom surface abutting against the top surface of the first block; a third block assembled to the front side of the first block; and a stop member clamped between the first block and the third block. A row of slots is formed on the top surface of the first block, a row of upper semicircular jacks corresponding to the row of slots are formed on the bottom surface of the second block, a row of lower semicircular jacks corresponding to the row of slots are formed on the top surface of the third block, the upper semicircular jacks and the lower semicircular jacks constitute guide holes for guiding cables to be inserted into the cable jack of a connector housing, and the stop member comprises a row of elastic cantilevers corresponding to the row of slots, the elastic cantilevers extend into the slots and are suitable for abutting against the inserted cables to prevent the inserted cables from being pulled out of the cable jack of the connector housing.

[0032] According to another general technical concept of the present invention, a connector manufacturing device is provided. The connector manufacturing device includes: a cable insertion device for guiding the cable to be inserted into the cable insertion hole on the connector housing. The cable insertion device is positioned on one side of the connector housing, and the guide hole on the cable insertion device is aligned with the cable insertion hole on the connector housing; when the cable is inserted into the cable insertion hole via the guide hole, the end of the elastic cantilever of the stop member abuts against the cable to prevent the cable from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole of the connector housing.

[0033] Figure 1 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 2 A perspective schematic diagram showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, wherein the second block 2 is not shown; Figure 3 A perspective cross-sectional view showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 4 An exploded schematic diagram showing a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 5 A perspective schematic diagram showing a first block 1 and a second block 2 of a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 6 A perspective schematic diagram showing a first block 1 and a retaining member 4 of a cable insertion device according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention.

[0034] like Figures 1 to 6As shown, in an exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a cable insertion device is disclosed. The cable insertion device includes: a first block 1, a second block 2, a third block 3 and a stop member 4. The first block 1 has a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in the vertical direction Z and a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in the first horizontal direction X. The second block 2 is assembled to the top of the first block 1 and its bottom surface abuts against the top surface of the first block 1. The third block 3 is assembled to the front side of the first block 1. The stop member 4 is clamped between the first block 1 and the third block 3.

[0035] Figure 7 A cross-sectional view showing a cable insertion device and a connector housing 5 according to an exemplary embodiment of the present invention; Figure 8 Display Cable 6 Insert Figure 7 A schematic diagram of a cable insertion device and a connector housing 5 is shown.

[0036] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of slots 11 is formed on the top surface of the first block 1, a row of upper semicircular plug holes 21 corresponding to the row of slots 11 is formed on the bottom surface of the second block 2, and a row of lower semicircular plug holes 31 corresponding to the row of slots 11 is formed on the top surface of the third block 3. The upper semicircular plug holes 21 and the lower semicircular plug holes 31 constitute guide holes 101 for guiding the cable 6 to be inserted into the cable plug hole 51 of the connector housing 5. The stop member 4 includes a row of elastic cantilevers 41 corresponding to the row of slots 11, the elastic cantilevers 41 extend into the slots 11 and are suitable for abutting against the inserted cable 6 to prevent the inserted cable 6 from being pulled out of the cable plug hole 51 of the connector housing 5.

[0037] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the slot 11 extends along the vertical direction Z and the first horizontal direction X and penetrates the first block 1 in the first horizontal direction X. The upper semicircular insertion hole 21 penetrates the second block 2 in the first horizontal direction X and is aligned with the corresponding slot 11 in the vertical direction Z. The lower semicircular insertion hole 31 penetrates the third block 3 in the first horizontal direction X and is aligned with the corresponding slot 11 in the first horizontal direction X.

[0038] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the retaining component 4 also includes a plate-like body 40, a row of elastic cantilevers 41 are connected to the upper side of the plate-like body 40, and the plate-like body 40 is clamped between the front side of the first block 1 and the rear side of the third block 3.

[0039] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the elastic cantilever 41 includes: a first arm portion 41a and a second arm portion 41b. One end of the first arm portion 41a is connected to the plate-like body 40 and extends in the vertical direction Z. The second arm portion 41b is connected to the other end of the first arm portion 41a and extends obliquely into the corresponding slot 11. The end of the second arm portion 41b is suitable for abutting against the inserted cable 6 to prevent the inserted cable 6 from being pulled out of the cable jack 51 of the connector housing 5. In the illustrated embodiment, the second arm portion 41b is in a barb shape, so that the inserted cable 6 can be prevented from being pulled out of the cable jack 51 of the connector housing 5.

[0040] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of unlocking holes 32 corresponding to a row of slots 11 are also formed on the third block 3, so that the elastic cantilever 41 can be pushed to an unlocking position separated from the cable 6 by an unlocking tool (not shown) inserted through the unlocking hole 32 to allow the inserted cable 6 to be pulled out from the cable jack 51 of the connector housing 5.

[0041] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a row of unlocking holes 32 is located directly below a row of lower semicircular insertion holes 31 , and the unlocking holes 32 penetrate the third block 3 in the first horizontal direction X and are aligned with the corresponding slots 11 in the first horizontal direction X.

[0042] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a horizontal step surface 1c is formed on the front side of the first block 1, and the bottom surfaces of the third block 3 and the stop component 4 are supported on the horizontal step surface 1c to position the third block 3 and the stop component 4 in the vertical direction Z.

[0043] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, connecting holes 102 that are interconnected are formed on the first block 1, the third block 3 and the retaining component 4, respectively, so that the first block 1, the third block 3 and the retaining component 4 can be fastened together by a connecting member (not shown, such as a bolt) passing through the connecting hole 102.

[0044] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the second block 2 includes: a main body 20 and a connecting portion 22. The main body 20 has two opposite ends in a second horizontal direction Y perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X. The connecting portion 22 is respectively located at two ends of the main body 20 and is rotatably connected to the first block 1. A row of upper semicircular sockets 21 is formed on the bottom surface of the main body 20.

[0045] like Figures 1 to 8As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, a first connection hole 1a is formed on the first block 1, and the first connection hole 1a penetrates the first block 1 along the second horizontal direction Y, and a second connection hole 2b corresponding to the first connection hole 1a is formed on the connection portion 22 of the second block 2. The cable insertion device also includes a connection shaft 2a, which is rotatably mounted in the first connection hole 1a and the second connection hole 2b to rotatably mount the second block 2 on the first block 1.

[0046] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, the cable insertion device further includes a limiting shaft 1b, which is mounted on the first block 1 and penetrates the first block 1 along a second horizontal direction Y perpendicular to the first horizontal direction X. The limiting shaft 1b passes through the slot 11 and is used to abut against the elastic cantilever 41 of the stop member 4 to prevent the elastic cantilever 41 from excessive deformation.

[0047] like Figure 7 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the cable 6 is not inserted, the elastic cantilever 41 is in a natural state without force and does not contact the limiting shaft 1b. Figure 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the cable 6 is inserted, the elastic cantilever 41 is moved to a position in contact with the limiting shaft 1 b under the push of the cable 6 .

[0048] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in the illustrated embodiment, when the cable 6 is inserted, the limiting shaft 1 b is supported on the connection portion between the first arm portion 41 a and the second arm portion 41 b .

[0049] like Figures 1 to 8 As shown, in another exemplary embodiment of the present invention, a connector manufacturing device is also disclosed. The connector manufacturing device includes: a cable insertion device, which is used to guide the cable 6 to be inserted into the cable insertion hole 51 on the connector housing 5. The cable insertion device is positioned on one side of the connector housing 5, and the guide hole 101 on the cable insertion device is aligned with the cable insertion hole 51 on the connector housing 5. When the cable 6 is inserted into the cable insertion hole 51 via the guide hole 101, the end of the elastic cantilever 41 of the stop member 4 abuts against the cable 6 to prevent the cable 6 from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole 51 of the connector housing 5.

[0050] Those skilled in the art will appreciate that the embodiments described above are exemplary and may be improved upon by those skilled in the art. The structures described in the various embodiments may be freely combined without causing any conflicts in structure or principle, and these changes should fall within the scope of protection of the present invention.

[0051] Although the present invention has been described in conjunction with the accompanying drawings, the embodiments disclosed in the accompanying drawings are intended to exemplify the preferred implementations of the present invention and should not be construed as limiting the present invention.

[0052] Although some embodiments of the general inventive concept have been shown and described, it will be appreciated by those skilled in the art that changes may be made to these embodiments without departing from the principles and spirit of the general inventive concept, the scope of which is defined in the claims and their equivalents.

[0053] It should be noted that the word "comprising" does not exclude other elements or steps, and the word "a" or "an" does not exclude a plurality. In addition, any element reference signs in the claims shall not be construed as limiting the scope of the present invention.

Claims

1. A cable insertion device, characterized in that: include: A first block (1) having a top surface and a bottom surface opposite to each other in a vertical direction (Z) and a front side and a rear side opposite to each other in a first horizontal direction (X); A second block (2) is assembled on top of the first block (1) and its bottom surface abuts against the top surface of the first block (1); A third block (3) assembled onto the front side of the first block (1); and The stop member (4) is clamped between the first block (1) and the third block (3). A row of slots (11) is formed on the top surface of the first block (1), a row of upper semicircular insertion holes (21) corresponding to the row of slots (11) are formed on the bottom surface of the second block (2), and a row of lower semicircular insertion holes (31) corresponding to the row of slots (11) are formed on the top surface of the third block (3), the upper semicircular insertion holes (21) and the lower semicircular insertion holes (31) forming a guide hole (101) for guiding the cable (6) to be inserted into the cable insertion hole (51) of the connector housing (5), The retaining component (4) comprises a row of elastic cantilevers (41) respectively corresponding to the row of slots (11); the elastic cantilevers (41) extend into the slots (11) and are suitable for abutting against the inserted cable (6) to prevent the inserted cable (6) from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole (51) of the connector housing (5).

2. The cable insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The slot (11) extends along the vertical direction (Z) and the first horizontal direction (X) and penetrates the first block (1) in the first horizontal direction (X); The upper semicircular insertion hole (21) penetrates the second block (2) in the first horizontal direction (X) and is aligned with the corresponding slot (11) in the vertical direction (Z); The lower semicircular insertion hole (31) penetrates the third block (3) in the first horizontal direction (X) and is aligned with the corresponding slot (11) in the first horizontal direction (X).

3. The cable insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The stop component (4) also includes a plate-like body (40), the row of elastic cantilevers (41) are connected to the upper side of the plate-like body (40), and the plate-like body (40) is clamped between the front side of the first block (1) and the rear side of the third block (3).

4. The cable insertion device according to claim 3, characterized in that: The elastic cantilever (41) comprises: a first arm portion (41a), one end of which is connected to the plate-like body (40) and extends in the vertical direction (Z); and The second arm portion (41b) is connected to the other end of the first arm portion (41a) and extends obliquely into the corresponding slot (11). The distal end of the second arm portion (41b) is adapted to abut against the inserted cable (6) to prevent the inserted cable (6) from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole (51) of the connector housing (5).

5. The cable insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A row of unlocking holes (32) corresponding to the row of slots (11) are also formed on the third block (3), so that the elastic cantilever (41) can be pushed to an unlocking position separated from the cable (6) by an unlocking tool inserted through the unlocking hole (32), so as to allow the inserted cable (6) to be pulled out from the cable insertion hole (51) of the connector housing (5).

6. The cable insertion device according to claim 5, characterized in that: The row of unlocking holes (32) is located directly below the row of lower semicircular insertion holes (31), and the unlocking holes (32) penetrate the third block (3) in the first horizontal direction (X) and are aligned with corresponding slots (11) in the first horizontal direction (X).

7. The cable insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: A horizontal step surface (1c) is formed on the front side of the first block (1), and the bottom surfaces of the third block (3) and the stop component (4) are supported on the horizontal step surface (1c) to position the third block (3) and the stop component (4) in the vertical direction (Z).

8. The cable insertion device according to claim 7, characterized in that: Connecting holes (102) that are interconnected are formed on the first block (1), the third block (3) and the retaining component (4), respectively, so that the first block (1), the third block (3) and the retaining component (4) can be fastened together by a connector passing through the connecting holes (102).

9. The cable insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: The second block (2) comprises: a main body (20) having two opposite ends in a second horizontal direction (Y) perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X); and The connecting parts (22) are respectively located at two ends of the main body (20) and are rotatably connected to the first block (1). The row of upper semicircular insertion holes (21) is formed on the bottom surface of the main body (20).

10. The cable insertion device according to claim 9, characterized in that: A first connection hole (1a) is formed on the first block (1), the first connection hole (1a) passes through the first block (1) along the second horizontal direction (Y), and a second connection hole (2b) corresponding to the first connection hole (1a) is formed on the connection portion (22) of the second block (2); The cable insertion device further comprises a connecting shaft (2a), wherein the connecting shaft (2a) is rotatably mounted in the first connecting hole (1a) and the second connecting hole (2b) so as to rotatably mount the second block (2) on the first block (1).

11. The cable insertion device according to claim 1, characterized in that: Also includes: a limiting shaft (1b), which is mounted on the first block (1) and passes through the first block (1) along a second horizontal direction (Y) perpendicular to the first horizontal direction (X), The limiting shaft (1b) passes through the slot (11) and is used to abut against the elastic cantilever (41) of the withdrawal-stopping component (4) to prevent the elastic cantilever (41) from excessive deformation.

12. The cable insertion device according to claim 11, characterized in that: When the cable (6) is not inserted, the elastic cantilever (41) is in a natural state without being subjected to force and is not in contact with the limiting shaft (1b); When the cable (6) is inserted, the elastic cantilever (41) is moved to a position in contact with the limiting shaft (1b) under the pressure of the cable (6).

13. The cable insertion device according to claim 12, characterized in that: The stop member (4) further comprises a plate-shaped body (40), the row of elastic cantilevers (41) being connected to the upper side of the plate-shaped body (40), and the plate-shaped body (40) being clamped between the front side of the first block (1) and the rear side of the third block (3); The elastic cantilever (41) comprises: A first arm portion (41a), one end of which is connected to the plate-like body (40) and extends in the vertical direction (Z); and The second arm portion (41b) is connected to the other end of the first arm portion (41a) and extends obliquely into the corresponding slot (11). The distal end of the second arm portion (41b) is adapted to abut against the inserted cable (6) to prevent the inserted cable (6) from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole (51) of the connector housing (5).

14. The cable insertion device according to claim 13, characterized in that: When the cable (6) is inserted, the limiting shaft (1b) is supported on the connection portion between the first arm portion (41a) and the second arm portion (41b).

15. A connector manufacturing device, characterized in that: include: The cable insertion device according to any one of claims 1 to 14, used for guiding a cable (6) to be inserted into a cable insertion hole (51) on a connector housing (5), The cable insertion device is positioned on one side of the connector housing (5), and the guide hole (101) on the cable insertion device is aligned with the cable insertion hole (51) on the connector housing (5). When the cable (6) is inserted into the cable insertion hole (51) via the guide hole (101), the end of the elastic cantilever (41) of the retaining component (4) abuts against the cable (6) to prevent the cable (6) from being pulled out of the cable insertion hole (51) of the connector housing (5).

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